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A gust of laughter: Cook Islands Met Service uses humour to brighten up forecasts
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service has been adding a dash of humour to its weather updates on Facebook, and the strategy is paying off.
Cool waters and fast movement cause ex-TC Pita to weaken, says Vaiimene
As the Cook Islands weathered what was initially anticipated to be a more severe storm, Tropical Cyclone Pita, formerly a Category 1 storm, unexpectedly downgraded and spared the islands from major impacts.
Australian border reopens
Cook Islanders intending to travel to Australia can do so after the country reopened its borders to fully vaccinated visa holders on Sunday, welcoming the return of tourists, business travellers, and other visitors.
Social way of life ‘not good for Omicron’: Health expert
Pacific cultures social way of life could be part of the reason for the high number of Omicron cases in New Zealand, says a leading regional health expert.
Pa Enua welcome border closure
The suspension of passenger travel to the Pa Enua, except Aitutaki, following Covid-19 cases on Rarotonga has been welcomed by the islands’ residents.
Court session cancelled due to technical issues
Technical difficulties meant Friday’s High Court session in Avarua was cancelled.
Iconic eatery ready to serve from a new location
A landmark eatery on Rarotonga which was forced to close its doors last month has reopened at a temporary site.
No new Covid-19 cases reported
There were no new Covid-19 cases recorded over the weekend with over 1000 tests carried out last week returning negative, except the four positive cases.
Companies plan to start seabed survey ‘later in the year’
The three companies who have been awarded the Cook Islands seabed exploration licences are pleased with the progress but wary of another major hurdle – Covid-19 pandemic – as they plan exploration works.
Apii Takitumu ‘paddling with pride’
A special ceremony was held yesterday to celebrate the investiture of Apii Takitumu’s first ever head boy and head girl.
Understanding the impacts of climate change
Cook Islands is “well positioned” in terms of climate change, but there is more detailed work ahead to understand its impacts on the nation.
Joseph reappointed head of Corrective Services ministry
Teokotai Joseph has been re-appointed as the Secretary for the Ministry of Corrective Services for a second three-year term.
Tourism arrivals in January ‘good start’
Cook Islands recorded 3712 visitors last month following the border reopening on January 13, 2022.
Aitutaki border reopening brings smiles
Aitutaki’s Tropicool Tours and Transfers owner Nane Herman Purea and happy tourists “smile with their eyes” at the reopening of the island’s border to passengers from Rarotonga on Thursday.
Pa Enua border closure extended
Travel between Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, except Aitutaki, is suspended until Wednesday next week, while a decision on the Aitutaki border is yet to be made.
Responding to Covid-19 in the community
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) has prioritised working with the 10 Puna on Rarotonga (including one Puna in Aitutaki), in an effort to provide health and work programmes aimed at responding to Covid-19.
Hosking reappointed Ministry of Transport head
Safety and security regulatory oversight of aviation, maritime, land transport, dangerous goods and hazardous materials, and the Cook Islands Meteorological Services will be key focus of the reappointed Secretary of Transport.
Man pleads guilty to assault charges
A probation report has been ordered for a man facing a raft of domestic related charges and breaching police safety orders.
In brief: Court News
Motorcyclist Aisake Fimone was found to have 800 micrograms (mcg) of alcohol per litre of breath when he was stopped and breathalysed on December 3, 2021.
Student leaders ready for challenge
St Joseph’s Primary head girl, Raya Pirangi and head boy, Henrymichael Williams were both “really happy” to be selected as the school’s new leaders for the 2022 academic year.
Dream destination wedding turns into horrific nightmare
All hopes of a Kiwi tourist couple being married on Rarotonga were dashed after a session of heavy drinking led to assault.
Covid-19: Cooks record fourth community case
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health yesterday recorded the country’s fourth Covid-19 community case at the Rarotonga airport testing facility.
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